When my marriage ended, I decided that I would move back to the city in which I had lived for 17 years, and have always loved. I'd come down here for visits many times over the years, and each time, would feel a wistful longing that I didn't live here anymore.
I have a strong feeling of having come home; I feel connected to this place in a way I never could in the smaller places we lived, perhaps because this is the place where I began my Al-Anon journey.
The setting is beautiful, beside the ocean, with a mountain range visible across the water, glorious old buildings and houses, and a sense of history recognised and appreciated.
I'm the one who decided to leave the marriage, and am not going to invade my privacy or his with details, they don't matter in this blog. It's over, and now I'm moving on to the next phase of my life. Thank you to all who wrote to give support, your kindness touched me - I feel such gratitude for people in program.
I think I've found the meeting that will become my home group, the people are friendly and welcoming, and I felt so comfortable at the first meeting I attended, that I could even share a little. I've been to lots of meetings since I've been here - they keep me feeling grounded and sane.
Now it's time to go home and cook myself something delicious to eat.
Glad you feel at home. Wishing you peace and happiness in this new chapter of your life.
ReplyDeleteGlad you have found a soft place to land, lady. Peace & blessings to you—I hope that dinner is especially delicious!
ReplyDeletePS also hope your little dog is with you, and adjusting too! <3
ReplyDeleteI love looking at oceans and mountains. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteIt is never easy to let go of a dream even when it is your idea. Healing takes time be kind to yourself.
ReplyDeleteI understand the feeling of being home. I feel that way when I make it to the sands of the Outer Banks. It isn't home now but will be one day. I'm happy for you!
ReplyDeleteNamaste
Yay you!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you are back on the blog.
Stephanie
Wonderful you have a place to feel comfortable...
ReplyDeleteI am glad that you have taken care of yourself. I know that the transition to this phase was hard. Glad that you are "home".
ReplyDeleteI have left several alcholics. I enjoy the calm, peace and serenity after I moved on. Volunteer a lot, took classes and did a lot of what I enjoy. But I also enjoy not being alone. How does one find a non addict person??? Each one says I dont have a drinking problem only for me to find out 6 weeks later they do in one way or another. So, even though i go to meetings, read the lit, pray pray pray for direction, personal wareness of understanding and the ability to keep eyes open to see red flags... Wow, this is all I meet up with. Is it possible to find someone who is not a drinker or pothead ??? Recently I have a desire to inventory on why I repeat the pattern of dating alcholics.Besides an inventory Im asking for input, experience or suggestions?
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